More Than Half of Veterans With Likely PTSD Do Not Receive Treatment
FRIDAY, Feb. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people with suspected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) do not receive care, according to a study published in the February issue of Medical Care.Rachel M. Ranney, Ph.D., from the University of Califor…
Learn MoreVA Announces Plan to Give Free Care to Any Vet in Suicide Crisis
MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While U.S. veterans are already eligible for emergency suicidal crisis care, starting Tuesday they can get it for free.Care available at any VA facility or any private facility will include up to 30 days of in…
Learn MoreProlonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD Effective Even in Compressed Format
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Both massed and intensive outpatient forms of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy are fast and effective for combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published online Jan. 5 in JAMA…
Learn MoreSuicidal Service Members With Guns at Home Often Keep Feelings Secret: Study
MONDAY, Jan. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Military service members who conceal their suicidal thoughts are also more likely to store their guns unsafely, a new study reveals. “These findings highlight a real problem with our suicide prevention system,”…
Learn MoreUn programa de 3 semanas es una ayuda efectiva para aliviar el TEPT vinculado con el combate
JUEVES, 5 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un método breve pero intensivo de “psicoterapia” puede ayudar a muchos veteranos de combate a vencer el trastorno por estrés postraumático (TEPT), encontró un nuevo ensayo clínico.El estudio evaluó unos f…
Learn More3-Week Program Effective in Helping to Ease Combat-Linked PTSD
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A short but intensive approach to “talk therapy” can help many combat veterans overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new clinical trial has found.The study tested “compressed” formats of a standar…
Learn MoreOne in Three Veterans Live in Areas With Psychiatrist Shortages
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — More than one-third of TRICARE military beneficiaries live in communities with inadequate access to psychiatrists, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Marigee Bacolod, Ph.D., fr…
Learn MoreCon frecuencia, los veteranos se muestran renuentes a admitir los problemas de sueño y las adicciones
MARTES, 16 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio de veteranos militares de EE. UU. revela que se sienten más cómodos al obtener ayuda para las enfermedades físicas que para los problemas de la salud mental.”La mayoría de los participa…
Learn MoreVeterans Often Reluctant to Admit Struggles With Sleep, Addictions
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new study of U.S. military veterans reveals they are more comfortable getting help for physical ills than for mental health issues.”The majority of participants indicated they would be willing to seek treat…
Learn MoreBiden to Sign Bill That Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — President Biden was poised on Wednesday to sign a bill that expands health care benefits for U.S. veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.Known as the PACT Act, the legislation is the biggest expansion of veter…
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